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2020 FISHERS-HSE YOUTH SOFTBALL INFORMATION PACKET
2019-2020 Softball Board
Executive Board
President Kerrie Wincek 317.847.2293 klwincek@gmail.com
Player Agent JD Trueblood 317.840.3845 jdtrueblood@gmail.com
Commissioners
14 and under Matt Jacques 317.281.1705 mjacques@performanceservices.com
12 and under Geoff Lambert 317.753.6355 gclambert74@gmail.com
10 and under Jennifer Horoho 317.698.8236 jhoroho33@yahoo.com
8 and under Open
6 and under Rich Hall 330.388.2416 rich7577@gmail.com
Travel Laura Valenta 317.771.3546 lauravalenta@comcast.net
All-Stars Stacia Shockley 317.294.7881 stacia.shockley12@gmail.com
Board Members
Treasurer Lenny Swedarsky 317.523.2016 lennyswedarsky@gmail.com
Facilities Marlyn Guss 317.945.8555 mguss3@gmail.com
Tournament Director Open
Scheduling Jay Richmond 317.414.7701 richmojm@gmail.com
Player Development AJ Fritsche 317.219.9357 afritsche12@gmail.com
Communications Melissa McNall 317.509.7600 melissa.k.mcnall@gmail.com
Marketing Director Robb Yankauskas 317.703.9442 ryankauskas@sbcglobal.net
Special Events Director Ashlee Alexander 317.460.5857 ateva1004@gmail.com
Web Director Tom Burdick 317.690.2748 burdicktom@gmail.com
Member at Large Matt Holle 317.775.1045 matthew.holle@yahoo.com
Member at Large Matt King 317.578.2707 matthewking72@gmail.com
The Softball Board meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Mudsock Youth Athletics office
(winter months) at 7pm or the Olio Park Concessions Stand (spring/summer months) at 8pm. All
interested parties are invited and welcome to attend.
Twitter
Follow @FHSESoftball
Website
www.fishershseyouthsoftball.com
Facebook
@FHSESoftball
22020 SOFTBALL CALENDAR
February 2nd Softball Rec League Evaluations
Hamilton Southeastern High School AUX Gym
ATTENDANCE IS CRITICAL!
More information under “Rec/All-Stars Evaluations”
Week of February 25th Coach Selections (Softball Commissioners Only)
March 8th Draft Day
Mid-March Equipment distribution to coaches at Olio Park Concession Stand.
Times will be announced at a later date.
Mid-March Mandatory Softball Coaches Training Session. Times and locations for specific
age groups will be posted at a later date. ALL COACHES MUST ATTEND.
Mid-March Team rosters finalized
Week of March 25th Rec League Practices Begin
April 18th Rec Opening Day
April 19th Rec Opening Day rainout date
Week of April 20TH All-Star Try-Outs
April 24th – 26th USFA Strike Out Leukemia/Lymphoma
May 1st – May 3rd USSSA Brawl for it All
May 15th – May 17th USFA Power of Nine WSQ
June 5th – June 7th USSSA School’s Out Shoutout
June 12th – June 14th USFA Showcase
July 19th – June 21st USFA State Tournament
July 9th – July 12th Heatwave Tournament (All-Stars only, no travel)
July 25th – 26th Cats Travel Softball Tryouts
Mid-August Fall Ball season starts
32020 FISHERS-HSE YOUTH SOFTBALL PROGRAM
Overview of Offerings by Age
(Age is based on girl’s age as of December 31, 2019)
*Note to parents of home-schooled or private school participants—please call Mudsock Youth Athletics (317-845-5582)
to have your name added to the mailing list for special event fliers.
5&6 Commissioner: Rich Hall rich7577@gmail.com
This league is designed for 5 and 6 year olds who are ready to begin playing softball. Coaches will nurture the
young ladies as they learn the basic fundamentals of the game. We will start slowly and gradually build over the
course of the season. This is a coach pitch league.
8 & UNDER Commissioner:
This division is player pitch with coach assistance after the first three pitches. The hitting tee has been put
away and the game is scored with outs, innings and runs. The emphasis is on creating a fun and exciting
environment and instilling confidence in the players while teaching them the fundamentals of the game.
10 & UNDER Commissioner: Jennifer Horoho jhoroho33@yahoo.com
This is a competitive league, giving the players the opportunity to play all of the positions, including pitcher.
Although coaches will do some pitching, the emphasis is on learning to pitch and to hit off a 10U pitcher.
12 & UNDER Commissioner: Geoff Lambert gclambert74@gmail.com
This league will emphasize more advanced skills and development. We will be playing with more wide-open rules
than the younger leagues. Girls do all the pitching in this league. Girls will still have the opportunity to play and
learn all fielding positions.
14 & UNDER Commissioner: Matt Jacques mjacques@performanceservices.com
This league will emphasize more advanced skills and development. We will be playing with more wide-open rules
than the younger leagues. Girls still have the opportunity to play all fielding positions.
All-Stars / 8U-14U Commissioner: Stacia Shockley stacia.shockley12@gmail.com
The Fishers/HSE All-Stars teams are created from players participating in the Rec League program; All-Stars
must be rostered on a Rec League team. The All-Stars program is an extension of the Recreational season for
those girls wishing to get extra coaching, playing and developmental time by practicing and playing in
tournaments around Central Indiana. All-Stars is intended to provide girls an opportunity to further develop skills
and play at a higher level of competition than is generally offered in the Rec League (see the Fishers/HSE All-
Star Section for more information).
Fall Ball
This league will emphasize on continued player development in a fun fall ball environment. We will be
preparing girls that will move up in age category in the spring & providing a program for all girls to compete and
play together. This will also help reduce erosion of our players to other area fall softball programs.
Please note about “playing up”:
Our leagues are organized around 2-year age intervals. Girls are expected to play in the youngest age group for which
they are eligible. However, in rare instances parents may decide that their child’s interest is best served by “playing
up” in the next older league. Parents may request for their child to “play up”, but this requires the parents to complete
a waiver form and obtain written permission from the League President or Player Agent.
4REC EVALUATIONS
Player Agent: JD Trueblood
jdtrueblood@gmail.com
February 2nd --- Hamilton Southeastern High School AUX Gym
Players are requested to arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled time. Registration will be required and girls will
go through the evaluation in groups. All girls interested in pitching should report to the pitching evaluation. Please
allow 45-60 minutes to complete the entire evaluation process.
**Please Note**
There are NO evaluations for the 5/6U and 8U leagues.
10u 10AM – 12PM
12u 12PM - 1PM
14u 1PM – 2PM
TEAM DRAFTS/PLAYER SELECTION
March 8th --- HSE Sports Office
Teams for the 10U, 12U, 14U and High School age groups are formed by coaches “drafting” players. The
objective of the draft is to ensure an even distribution of talent among the teams. Players who are not evaluated
will be randomly assigned to teams by a “blind” draw. Each team will have approximately 12 players on their
roster. The drafts will be held after the completion of player evaluations. Coaches will contact their team members
as soon as possible after the draft. **Note – special requests relating to specific days/times for practices
and/or games cannot be granted.**
Head coaches will need to be available for the draft for their respective age group on the following dates/times.
Drafts will take place at the HSE SPORTS office.
10u Noon - 2:00pm
12u 2:00pm – 3:00pm
14u 3:00pm – 4:00 pm
*5/6 and 8U team selections will be made the Week of March 10th.
RECREATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS
All Divisions (8U thru High School) will hold a tournament based on regular season records, with the
championship game in each division played in mid-June. First and second place trophies/awards will be
presented at the completion of the final game. The players in the 5/6U league will receive their participation
awards at the end of the regular season.
5FISHERS/HSE ALL-STARS
Commissioner: Stacia Shockley stacia.shockley12@gmail.com
ALL-STAR EVALUATIONS Week of April 20th --- Olio Fields
Players are requested to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time. Registration will be required and girls will
go through the evaluation in groups. All girls interested in pitching should report to the pitching evaluation. Please
allow 90 minutes to complete the entire evaluation process.
All-Stars Overview
The Fishers/HSE All-Stars teams are created from players participating in the Rec League program; All-
Stars must be rostered on a Rec League team. All-Stars does NOT take the place of the Recreational
League; it is an addition to it. All-Stars, as defined by the Softball Board, is an extension of the Recreational
season for those girls wishing to get extra coaching, playing, and developmental time by practicing and
playing in tournaments around Central Indiana. The All-Stars program provides girls an opportunity to
further develop skills and play at a higher level of competition than is generally offered in the Rec League.
All-Stars teams are selected for the 8U – 14U age divisions based upon a tryout process. All-Stars tryouts
occur the week of April 20th. Girls interested in trying out for an All-Stars team should sign in at the
registration table in front of the concession stand upon arrival at tryouts.
During the Rec League season, All-Stars practices/games will generally be scheduled for Sunday
afternoons. Once the Rec League season concludes in June, the All-Stars tournament season begins. The
coach, with oversight from the All-Stars Commissioner, will determine the tournament schedule.
Additionally, in preparation for the tournament season, All-Stars teams will participate in periodic Sunday
Alliance doubleheaders (see FAQ below for more information).
FAQs about All-Stars:
When does the All-Stars season start?
The start date for practices is ultimately up to the coach; although practices are intended to begin once the
All-Star team is selected. Tentative first practice will be the week of April 29th. While the Rec League season
is in progress, All-Stars practices and games will generally take place on Sundays and cannot conflict with
Rec activities. Rec League participation comes first and will take precedent over All-Stars until after the Rec
season tournament. If there are no Rec. League events, a coach is free to schedule a practice or
tournament.
How often do teams practice?
All-Stars teams will generally practice once per week, on Sundays, during the Rec league season. All-Stars
activities cannot conflict with any Rec League activities.
Who sets the schedule?
The coach will ultimately set the schedule with oversight from the All-Stars Commissioner. However, teams
will generally be limited to a Sunday-only schedule during the Rec League season.
What is “Sunday Alliance” and how is it associated with All-Stars?
6“Sunday Alliance” is a collection of recreational and travel softball teams in Central Indiana who play
doubleheaders on Sunday afternoons from April to June. Our All-Stars teams are expected to participate in
Alliance doubleheaders until the tournament season begins in late June. Sunday Alliance offers our All-
Stars teams the opportunity to face stronger competition in a semi-competitive environment to prepare for
competitive tournament play. Alliance games will be scheduled by the All-Stars coaches but typically they’ll
take the place of a regularly scheduled Sunday practice. Alliance games are at Olio Fields and surrounding
communities. Please note, there are no longer any separate Sunday Alliance teams.
When is the “Tournament Season” and in how many tournaments will a team play?
The All-Stars tournament season begins in late June, after the Rec League has concluded, and runs through
the summer. It is ultimately up to the coach to decide on the number and location of tournaments but
typically teams have generally elected to play in about 4 tournaments during the summer. Most tournaments
are played over 3-4 days. They typically start with 1-2 games during the week (in the evening) and run
through the weekend. A typical tournament will guarantee 4 games per team; consisting of two play-in
games followed by a double elimination bracket-style format. How many days/games the team plays is
dependent upon how many games they win.
When are All-Stars tryouts?
All-Stars tryouts take place the week of APRIL 20th at Olio Fields. If a player would like to be considered
for an All-Stars team you must attend the sign up at the registration table at the regularly scheduled Rec
League evaluations. Information can also be found on the girls’ softball website at
www.fishershseyouthsoftball.com.
How are girls selected?
The tryout process includes 3 criteria upon which the players are evaluated; running, hitting and fielding.
The scores are shared with the coach as criteria for selecting the team. In the event that a girl is not able
to attend the scheduled tryout, a petition may be filed with the All-Stars Commissioner to consider a girl for
selection onto a team.
How are coaches selected?
Anyone who has a clear and up-to-date background check with the SPORTS office is eligible. Applications
are reviewed by a committee from the Softball Board. All applicants will be interviewed and selected by a
selection committee.
What is the cost associated with All-Stars?
The total cost is determined by the number of tournaments played. In the past, tournament fees have been
approximately $150 per player (assuming 4 tournaments). Additionally, uniforms cost approximately $75.
7Fishers/HSE Cats – Travel League
Commissioner: Laura Valenta
lauravalenta@comcast.net
Travel Softball
The travel softball program is designed to provide a higher level of training and competition to those players that
have a desire to develop their skills beyond what the recreational level allows. This program requires significant
parental and player time commitment. These teams are different from the All Stars in that these girls tend to play
travel only. Girls must live within the Hamilton Southeastern School district in order to be eligible to tryout. Girls
that are age 18 and under are eligible to try out. Independent, knowledgeable evaluators will conduct open tryouts
and evaluations in the fall. The Travel Commissioner is in charge of this evaluation process. The Head Coach
will select the team based on the evaluation scores provided by the League and his or her personal knowledge
of the player’s ability. The Travel Commissioner will work with Travel Head Coaches to assure top scoring girls
are named to the team.
Cats Travel Information
The HSE Cats travel teams are competitive travel teams whose focus is playing softball at a high level. Players
have the option of playing in the Rec league; however, that becomes more difficult at the older age groups.
Teams will normally play 8 – 12 tournaments. Most tournaments are played within the region; however, there is
the potential for overnight trips outside of the Indianapolis area. The league will attempt to form as many teams
as possible in each of the age groups (10U, 12U, and 14U) based upon player and coach interest, as well as the
ability for the team to be reasonably competitive. There may also be a travel team in the 16U or 18U age groups;
however, those age groups will be governed by a separate policy. Games will typically be played from April
through July. Tryouts and team selection for the 2020-2021 season will take place July 25th & July 26th. In order
to maintain skills throughout the off-season, a light off-season schedule may occur. These are optional and other
“in-season” extracurricular activities shall take precedent during the off-season. During the season (March – July)
players are expected to focus on playing softball. Other athletic endeavors that conflict with tournaments and
practices create a hardship on the team, players, and coaches. If a girl is planning to play another travel sport
during the March- July timeframe, she must notify the league at time of evaluations. Those participating in other
travel sports in this time frame may be ineligible for the “locked” positions.
Funding
Travel teams are self-funded. The League will support the effort through allocation of resources, i.e. fields,
equipment, league insurance and direction. The teams will raise the funds necessary through Player/Parent
contribution, sponsorship, fundraising (Please note our bylaws do not allow players to solicit funds door to
door!) or any other board approved means. Players will be assessed an amount based on the projected budget,
which is established by each team. Fees typically range from $500 to $700 for the entire season. This may
increase or decrease depending on the games played and team fund raising or sponsorship contributions, and
do not include the cost of the uniforms.
Tournaments
HSE Softball hosts several tournaments throughout the spring and summer. This year we will host tournaments
in April, May, June and July. Travel and All-Star teams are expected to participate in these tournaments.
Cannot Attend Tryouts for either Cats Travel or Cats All Stars
If a player is not physically capable of attending the scheduled tryout and makeup dates due to injury or illness
prior to the selection of the team, the player’s parent(s) can petition in writing to the Travel Commissioner to
consider their child for the Travel team. Once the Head Coach is named, they will use all information available,
including but not limited to past coaches, past performance or and individual workout to assess the child’s
ability to determine if the child would be capable of making the team without a physical tryout.
8Fishers-HSE Youth Softball All-Stars/Travel Coaching Application
All candidates for Head Coach must submit an application to the All-Star Commissioner or Travel Commissioner
one week prior to tryouts, and have a background check form on file with Mudsock Youth Athletics The Travel/All
Star Commissioners, Player Agent and League President will review Head Coaching applications and interview
all qualified candidates. Once the Head coach is named, the Head coach will pick his or her Assistant Coaches.
An application is not required for Assistant Coaches.
Name: _____________________________________________ Phone #: ________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Player’s Name: ________________________________ Age: ______ Birth Date: _________________
Age group you are interested in coaching (please check one):
Travel: All Stars:
10U:____ 12U:____ 14U:____ 8U:____ 10U:____ 12U:____ 14U:____
Did you Coach a Softball Team(s) Last Year? Yes_____ No_____
If Yes, What Team(s) _______________________________________________________________________
List Any Other Previous Coaching or Playing Experience:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Please provide three references from parents of children that you have coached or other coaches you
have coached with:
1.________________________________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________________________________
Submit Form to: Fishers-HSE Youth Softball All-Stars/Travel Commissioner
c/o Mudsock Youth Athletics
12690 Promise Road
Fishers, IN 46038
9WAYS THAT YOU CAN AND WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
COACH A TEAM
We need quality, caring individuals to guide and direct a team of young ladies. Please consider being a
head coach or assistant coach.
*Every coaching candidate must complete an application each year.
SPONSOR A TEAM
REGISTRATION FEES ALONE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO FUND OUR BUDGET!
Sponsorship money helps pay for much needed capital improvements, field maintenance, umpire fees,
equipment, team/player awards. We have excellent opportunities for your contribution to be recognized
throughout the community. Sponsorship opportunities include, but are not limited to: Team Sponsor,
League Sponsor, Trophy Sponsor, Web-site Sponsor and/or Field Sponsor. Sponsorship fees are tax
deductible as a promotional expense or as a charitable contribution (we are a 501c 3 organization). More
importantly, our sponsorship is helping the youth of our community. Contact Robb Yankauskas at
ryankauskas@sbcglobal.net for more details on the outstanding sponsorship opportunities. A sponsorship
form is included at the end of this packet for your convenience.
BE A TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEER
Our travel and all-star programs raised thousands of dollars for the entire league last year by hosting several
tournaments. It takes a great deal of work to host such large events. Parents are encouraged to volunteer
and the efforts of all volunteers are appreciated. A successful event only happens when everyone pitches
in to help! Please contact J.D. Trueblood @ 317.840,3845 if you are interested in helping.
10Corporate Sponsorship
Dear Potential Sponsor:
The Fishers-HSE Youth Softball League is pleased to report that youth softball in our community
continues to grow and thrive. In 2020 we project growth in both the number of participants in our rec
league and travel program as well as the number of teams traveling to our facility to participate in
tournaments.
Our Rec, All-Star and Travel teams consist of over 500 Fishers families playing well over 1,000
games each year on Olio Park fields.
Over the past decade we have had the addition of fencing and lighting at Olio Park fields, as well as
new bleachers and sidewalks, and infield improvements. All of this has transformed the park into a
premier destination in Central Indiana. All these improvements would not be possible without the
generous support of our sponsors, many of which are local businesses. Many of these improvements
are now in need of updates or repair. Our equipment is also in need of updating. We want to ensure
we are providing up to date equipment to ensure the safety of our girls. These equipment updates and
repairs can only happen with the support of the community.
How can you help?
The league is excited to present opportunities for corporate sponsorship for the upcoming 2020
softball season. The dollars raised through sponsorship help fund our teams with equipment and
uniforms and provide scholarships for those in need of financial assistance. We strive to ensure that
everyone can share the enjoyment of playing softball in our community.
Our sponsorship program provides different levels of contribution opportunities, allowing each local
business or corporate partner to choose the level that works best for them.
Our 2020 sponsorship opportunities are as follows:
Platinum - $2,500
• Sponsorship on the front of 8 Rec Teams Jerseys
• Signage on the outfield fence
• Website Click-through
• Blue Sombrero Announcements (5 per year)
• Twitter Announcements (5 per year)
• Opening Day Booth
Gold - $1,500
• Sponsorship on the front of 4 Rec Teams Jerseys
• Signage on the outfield fence
• Website Click-through
• Blue Sombrero Announcements (4 per year)
• Twitter Announcements (4 per year)
• Opening Day Booth
11Silver (OPTION 1) - $1,000
• Sponsorship on the front of 1 Rec Team Jersey
• Signage on the outfield fence
• Website Click-through
• Blue Sombrero Announcements (2 per year)
• Twitter Announcements (2 per year)
• Opening Day Booth
Silver (OPTION 2) - $1,000
• Sponsorship on the front of 4 Rec Teams Jerseys
• Website Click-through
• Blue Sombrero Announcements (2 per year)
• Twitter Announcements (2 per year)
• Opening Day Booth
Bronze - $750
• Sponsorship on the front of 3 Rec Teams Jerseys
• Website Click-through
• Twitter Announcements (2 per year)
• Opening Day Booth
•
Blue - $500
• Sponsorship on the front of 2 Rec Teams Jerseys
• Website Click-through
• Opening Day Booth
Red - $300
• Sponsorship on the front of 1 Rec Teams Jerseys
• Opening Day Booth
White - $100
• Opening Day Booth
REC TEAM SPONSORSHIP
• Your logo on the front of a rec team jersey
FIELD SIGNAGE
• Your logo highlighted on the outfield fence of one of our fields
WEBSITE CLICK THRU
• Your logo in the sponsors area of our website with click thru ability to your website
BLUE SOMBRERO ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Advertisements that you create sent directly to every family that participates in softball through
Mudsock Youth Athletics.
12TWITTER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• We will Tweet out your message to our 2,300+ Twitter followers
OPENING DAY BOOTH
• You will be guaranteed booth space during our opening day ceremonies.
OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EQUIPMENT SPONSORSHIP
• Equipment like Golf Carts or Gators
• Donate services such as construction services, printing services, etc.
• Softball Equipment
o Softballs, Bats, Batting Helmets, Catchers Gear, Etc.
CONCESSION STAND SPONSORSHIP
• Donate Product
ALL-STAR & TRAVEL TEAM SPONSORSHIPS
It is our hope that each corporation or small business can find a sponsorship level with which they are
comfortable. We ask that you take the time to fill out the Registration Form that follows and mail with
a check to the address in the center area of the form. For the second year in a row, we had ALL of
our rec softball teams sponsored last year. We recognize and send a special thank you to all
returning sponsors!
Your consideration in our sponsorship program is greatly appreciated, not only by this Board, but also
by the youth of our community. Feel free to contact Youth Softball Marketing Director, Robb
Yankauskas, with any questions.
Thank you for your support!
Robb Yankauskas
Fishers-HSE Youth Softball Marketing Director
317.703.9442
ryankauskas@sbcglobal.net
13Fishers-HSE Youth Softball League
2020 Recreational Team Sponsorship
Registration Form
Select Sponsorship Level:
______ $2,500 Platinum – 8 Team Sponsorship, banner
______ $1,500 Gold – 4 Team Sponsorship, banner
______ $1,000 Silver #1 – 1 Team Sponsorship, banner
______ $1,000 Silver #2 – 4 Team Sponsorship
______ $750 Bronze – 3 Team Sponsorship
______ $500 Blue – 2 Team Sponsorship
______ $300 Red – 1 Team Sponsorship
______ $100 White – Opening Day booth
______ Additional Donation
______ Total Enclosed
Please make checks payable to Fishers-HSE Youth Softball and mail with
this form to:
Mudsock Youth Athletics
Attn: Fishers-HSE Youth Softball
12690 Promise Road
Fishers, IN 46038
Note: Please e-mail business logo(s) to: ryankauskas@sbcglobal.net
Fishers-HSE Youth Softball League’s 501(c)3 Tax ID is 83-2289813
Company Name:_________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: ____ Zip:_________
Phone: __________________ Alt. Phone:_____________________
Contact Name: _________________________________________
Email Address:__________________________________________
Website: ____________________________________________
Is there a particular player you wish to sponsor? Yes No
If yes, player’s/girl’s name: ______________________________
Player/Girl (age as of 12-31-19): _________________________
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